Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,349 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Paulo Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
0-0León Sáez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Van Der Gun. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Thome. Sergio Thome goes all the way! Sergio Thome rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.34
Nabil Wapenaar makes a simple pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
12.59
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen goes all the way! Humphrey Gerritsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
14.20
0-0León Sáez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Pele. Hugo Pele surges forward with the ball. Hugo Pele passes the ball forward but Santiago Ruiz is offside!
18.26
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Thome. Sergio Thome knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brutil Koevermans.
21.39
Maurizio Pinardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Marquitos.
22.43
Nelson Franco advances with the ball. Nelson Franco whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Thome. Sergio Thome is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.05
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.25
0-0Nabil Wapenaar makes a probing pass to Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega flicks the ball with his head but Danny Ketting is on top of it.
27.48
Pablo Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Rinar Vlasenko. Rinar Vlasenko kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.38
1-0Paulo Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.41
Nabil Wapenaar threads the ball through to Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.11
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.54
Maurizio Pinardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Antunes.
53.42
León Sáez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Van Der Gun. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun sees a break and surges forward. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun shoots from long range but somehow Humphrey Bosschaart manages to keep it out.
59.41
Brutil Koevermans kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
60.19
1-0Antonio Antunes clumsily knocks into Fernando Vega. Antonio Antunes is warned by the referee! Fernando Vega runs off the knock.
61.16
Brutil Koevermans brings the ball forward. Brutil Koevermans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Danny Ketting manages to gather it comfortably.
66.44
Ellery Heerkens makes a probing pass to Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Antunes.
67.41
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
73.36
Brutil Koevermans makes a simple pass to Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega goes all the way! Fernando Vega rockets a shot on goal. Danny Ketting easily smothers it.
77.56
Ellery Heerkens chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde passes the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.08
Pablo Marquitos clumsily knocks into Paulo Loureiro. Pablo Marquitos is given a warning by the referee! Paulo Loureiro runs off the knock.
84.24
Nabil Wapenaar makes a simple pass to Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.08
Brutil Koevermans makes a simple pass to Nabil Wapenaar. Nabil Wapenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli flicks the ball with his head. Danny Ketting easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
21.1%
46.7%
32.2%
Scorers